Slater vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slater

Boy #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Slater Rank #1,543

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Slater or Fredrick more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Slater and Fredrick mean?

Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Slater and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Slater is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.